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Prof Loyd is a good professor. She's very knowledgeable and caring. I had to miss an exam, and she was more than willing to make accommodations for me. Her lectures could be a bit dry, but other than that, she's pretty good. Don't be scared out of taking her class.Rate My Professors ↗
As a stem major taking this class to fill my comm-b, I had no fun with this class. There were large assignments almost weekly, lectures were super busy with seemingly random information, and slides were never posted as an incentive to "show up to lecture". Very poor class structure, lots of work, and studying for exams was not easy. thumbs downRate My Professors ↗
The lectures could be hard to follow, slides/lecture notes were never posted, and the wording on terms could be very confusing. Overall made studying for final/midterm difficult. The lectures also felt unrelated to the assignments as the semester went on.Rate My Professors ↗
This class can be confusing, and there is a LOT of information, but it's not THAT bad. Lots of writing and a lot of content, take detailed notes during lectures.Rate My Professors ↗
WHATEVER YOU DO, DO NOT TAKE A CLASS TAUGHT BY PROF. LOYD!!!! Lectures are mandatory, yet she rarely covers the assigned readings and instead goes on a rambling tangent about something random and unrelated. Lecture slides are NOT posted, which is crazy considering that this is an entry-level 101 class that is VERY lecture-heavy. Very disappointed.Rate My Professors ↗
Likely one of the worst classes I have taken here thus far. Topics do not relate to human geography whatsoever. The first two weeks were spent talking about surfing and skating, and then later we learned about how the bikini bathing suit was a cover for atomic bomb testing. 85% of the content is just absolute nonsense like this. I would avoid.Rate My Professors ↗
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An introduction to key debates in feminist political geography, focusing on power, difference, and social change.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2021: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.95 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2024–Fall 2024 · limited sampleGEOG 101 introduces human geography by exploring the dynamics that drive spatial interrelationships and divisions in space, society, and politics.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Jenna Loyd receives consistent criticism for boring, disorganized lectures and a lack of preparation, with reviewers noting she fails to post slides or provide clear assignment guidelines. Students describe her delivery as monotone and disconnected from course materials, creating a frustrating learning environment.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026GEOG 691 is a senior thesis course involving individual mentored study arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
GEOG 699 is a directed study course allowing students to conduct independent research or study arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleGEOG 990 is an individual mentored study course for completing theses, arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
GEOG 999 is an independent study course allowing students to arrange specific work with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleTeaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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